IT Risk and Compliance Project Manager

Genesis10; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Sr Risk and Compliance IT PM for a remote 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage regulatory projects, enhance governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, and engage with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in related fields, and proficiency with project management tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing technical and regulatory projects.
• At least 2 years focused on regulatory or compliance-related technology projects.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory projects.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, audit, legal, and IT teams.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ADO

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Job description

Genesis10 is seeking a Sr Risk and Compliance IT PM for a remote 6-month contract position with a leading client in Columbus, OH.

Compensation: $82/hour W2

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in addressing audit findings, control gaps, and compliance initiatives to meet regulatory and industry standards. This role is critical in driving projects that enhance governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks within the organization. As a Senior Project Manager, you will work cross-functionally with technology teams, compliance officers, risk management stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure timely delivery of regulatory projects, effective remediation, and adherence to internal and external requirements. This person must excel at communication, details, organization, leadership, project management, and has a positive attitude who proactively takes the initiative to 'Get Stuff Done' with high quality.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory projects, including audit findings, and control remediation efforts. Develop project charters, plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Regulatory Expertise: Manage projects that address requirements under major regulatory frameworks such as Dodd-Frank Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), or similar initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, risk, audit, legal, and IT to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies. Develop mitigation strategies and escalation plans to address challenges effectively.
• Governance and Reporting: Develop and deliver regular status reports, project updates, and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders. Maintain documentation for audits and reviews.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance regulatory compliance processes, automate workflows, and improve project efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction to project team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a result-driven culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in managing technical and regulatory projects, with at least 2 years focused on regulatory or compliance-related technology projects.
• Experience in financial services, or other regulated industries is highly desirable.
• Experience managing technology projects that includes regulatory and compliance frameworks e.g., SOX.
• Knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO 27001 is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Can work effectively with all organization levels and can tailor the communication when presenting project updates to executive management.
• Expertise in project management tools such as ADO, JIRA, or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

About Genesis10:

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.